If you have a child with ambiguous genitalia what should you do?

Right after birth: Most children are identified right after birth by a pediatrician. A pediatric endocrinologist and a pediatric urologist consult on these babies right away and follow long term. To not know the sex of a newborn is extremely traumatic for the family and may also be associated with other medical problems requiring evaluation and treatment before these babies can go home.

Consult pedi experts: These are pediatric urologists & pediatric endocrinologists. An occasional pediatric gynecologist may also have expertise. Pedi. Psychiatrist or psychologist with expertise & interest can also be halpful. Most pediatric urologists & some pedi surgeons have expertise in surgical correction if & when necessary. Earlier the consults obtained, earlier long-term plans are made & earlier peace of mind.